Combine fast-track admission to the Van Gogh Museum with a 24- or 48-hour Canal Bus hop-on hop-off pass, and you've got the best of Amsterdam covered. Explore the extensive collection of famous works such as ‘Sunflowers’ at the Van Gogh Museum, and see major landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House as you cruise Amsterdam’s scenic waterways with your hop-on hop-off Canal Bus day pass. Get off at any of 19 stops to explore further.

Highlights

Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

Includes free admission to top local attractions

Skip the line

With the largest collection of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh in the world -- including such famous works as Sunflowers, The Bedroom and several self-portraits -- the Van Gogh Museum is a must-do for visitors to Amsterdam. The museum allows you to track Van Gogh's creative development and compare his paintings to works by his 19th-century contemporaries.

Reach other major sights in Amsterdam with your hop-on hop-off Canal Bus pass. Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals, listening to onboard commentary available in six different languages. Hop on and off as often as you like at any of 19 stops located near top Amsterdam attractions such as the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House and the Albert Cuyp Market. Your pass is valid for 24 hours or 48 hours, allowing you to sightsee at your own pace.

The boats operate a regular service along four routes: the Green Line, Red Line, Blue Line and Orange Line.

Recent Photos of this Tour

The boat tour is much better on sunny days. Amsterdam in lovely, anyway.

Photo by: Cristiana C
10
2014

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

You can see the tickets line to Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam! There is also a line for vouchers - but smaller!

Photo by: Cristiana C
10
2014

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Photo by: Eujin C
07
2014

Amsterdam Central Station

Amsterdam Central Station from across the Canal Bus ticket office.

Photo by: Eujin C
07
2014

Canal of Amsterdam.

Taken at the Canal Bus stop in front of the Rijksmuseum.

Photo by: Eujin C
07
2014

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The stop was across the street from the Rijks museum.

Photo by: Linda O
04
2014

A scenic view

One of the many canal views to be seenon the cruise lines

Photo by: Neil R
United Kingdom,
09
2012

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Windmill as seen from canal boat

Photo by: Sue Ski
05
2012

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Canal houses as seen from tour boat

Photo by: Sue Ski
05
2012

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Amsterdam boat houses ☺

Photo by: anagodinho
Portugal,
09
2011

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The boat! Found on either side of Central Station.

Photo by: Susan D
09
2010

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The boat! Found on either side of Central Station.

Photo by: Susan D
09
2010

Schedule details

Select a month to view a calendar of availability and departure details.

Departure Dates:

Departure Point:

Green and blue lines start from Central Station West, the red line
starts from Central Station East, and the orange line from Rembrandt
Plein. You can also hop on and off at any of the other 19 canal stops.

Departure Time:

Van Gogh MuseumDaily 9am - 5pm, Fridays open until 10pm

Canals boats run at the following frequencies on 4 different lines:Red Line:10:10am - 6:20pm: once an hour, daily10:15am - 6:45pm: once an hour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1Blue Line:9:40am - 4:45pm: once an hour, daily10am - 5:45pm: once an hour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1 Orange Line:10:30am - 6:20pm: once every 30 minutes, daily 10am - 6:20pm: once every 30 minutes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1Green line:9:30am - 6:30pm: once an hour, daily9:20am - 6:45pm: once an hour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; daily from July 5 – September 1

Return Details:

You may disembark the Canal Bus at any of the 19 stops throughout the city

You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address.
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Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.